Opportunity Information: Apply for 20110105 TW
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- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bridging Cultures Through Film" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.164 Promotion of the HumanitiesPublic Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 16, 2010 and posted on Oct 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Bridging Cultures Through Film is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant program in the Division of Public Programs that funds documentary film projects focused on international and transnational humanities themes. The main purpose is to help American audiences engage more deeply with the wider world by presenting thoughtful, humanities-driven explorations of countries, cultures, and cross-border issues outside the United States. Projects are expected to do more than simply describe events or places; they need to be analytical in approach and clearly grounded in humanities scholarship, drawing on disciplines like history, ethics, religion, literature, philosophy, and cultural studies to interpret the subject in a way that adds context and meaning.
The program encourages filmmakers to use innovative nonfiction storytelling techniques and to present multiple points of view, rather than offering a single narrow perspective. Eligible film formats range from a standalone broadcast-hour documentary to a full feature-length documentary, signaling that the program is designed for substantial public-facing work with broad audience potential. NEH specifically welcomes a range of topic types, including internationally framed examinations of major questions in ethics, religion, or history; subjects that inherently cross national boundaries and must be explored across borders; biographies of significant foreign leaders, writers, artists, or historical figures; and in-depth explorations of the history and culture of a particular region, country, or community outside the United States.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20110105-TW) is a discretionary grant under CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs. NEH anticipated making about five awards, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of up to $800,000 and no stated minimum award amount (floor listed as $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible for applicants who may not be able to raise significant non-federal funds.
A wide set of applicant types are eligible, including nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private and public institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including counties and cities/townships), special district governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement was posted on October 19, 2010, with an application deadline of January 5, 2011, and an archive date of February 4, 2011. Additional guidelines were provided through NEH at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/BridgingCulturesFilm.html, and the program contact was the NEH Division of Public Programs (bridgingcultures@neh.gov, 202-606-8269) at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 426, Washington, DC 20506.
Bridging Cultures Through Film (NEH) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bridging Cultures Through Film grant program?
Bridging Cultures Through Film is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant program in the Division of Public Programs that funds documentary film projects focused on international and transnational humanities themes. Its goal is to help American audiences engage more deeply with the wider world through humanities-driven documentary storytelling.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is designed to support thoughtful, analytical documentary films that explore countries, cultures, and cross-border issues outside the United States, using humanities scholarship to add context and meaning for public audiences.
What kinds of projects does the program fund?
The program funds documentary film projects. Eligible formats include a standalone broadcast-hour documentary and a full feature-length documentary, indicating support for substantial public-facing films with broad audience potential.
What themes or subject areas are encouraged?
NEH welcomes a range of internationally framed humanities topics, including:
- Major questions in ethics, religion, or history presented through an international lens
- Subjects that inherently cross national boundaries and require a cross-border approach
- Biographies of significant foreign leaders, writers, artists, or historical figures
- In-depth explorations of the history and culture of a region, country, or community outside the United States
Does the film need to be grounded in humanities scholarship?
Yes. Projects are expected to be clearly grounded in humanities scholarship and to draw on disciplines such as history, ethics, religion, literature, philosophy, and cultural studies to interpret the subject rather than simply describe events or places.
Is a descriptive travelogue or purely observational film likely to fit this program?
Based on the program description, projects should do more than describe events or places. NEH emphasizes an analytical approach that uses humanities perspectives and scholarship to provide interpretation, context, and meaning.
Does NEH encourage any particular storytelling approach?
Yes. The program encourages innovative nonfiction storytelling techniques and encourages filmmakers to present multiple points of view rather than a single narrow perspective.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Local governments (including counties and cities/townships)
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Is this a mandatory or discretionary federal grant?
This opportunity is identified as a discretionary grant program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is 20110105-TW.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 45.164, Promotion of the Humanities: Public Programs.
How many awards did NEH anticipate making?
NEH anticipated making about five awards under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount is up to $800,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on October 19, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed for this opportunity was January 5, 2011.
When was the archive date?
The archive date listed is February 4, 2011.
Where can applicants find the official program guidelines?
Additional NEH guidelines were provided at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/BridgingCulturesFilm.html
Which NEH office administers this program?
The program is administered by the NEH Division of Public Programs.
How can someone contact the program office with questions?
Contact the NEH Division of Public Programs at bridgingcultures@neh.gov or 202-606-8269. The mailing address provided is 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 426, Washington, DC 20506.
What audience is this program trying to reach?
The program aims to help American audiences engage more deeply with the wider world through documentary films that explore international and transnational humanities themes.
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